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The Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi II, has assured residents of Bichi local government area in Kano state that the Emirate Council will ensure the peaceful conveyance of their district head, Munir Sanusi Bayero, to assume his duties in Bichi.
Sanusi gave this assurance on Wednesday, December 11, during a solidarity visit by traditional and religious leaders from Bichi, led by the chairman of Bichi LG, Alhaji Hamza Sule, at the Gidan Rumfa palace in Kano.
As reported by the Punch, Sanusi disclosed that a new date would be scheduled for the transfer of the district head, who was recently turbaned at the palace after an earlier attempt was disrupted.
“I assure you that another day will be fixed and your District Head will surely be brought to you and everything will take place peacefully,” he said.
Kano Emirate Tussle: Sanusi vs Bayero
Legit recalls that heavily armed security operatives laid siege at the entrance leading to Emir Sanusi’s Kofar Kudu palace.
This move was to prevent Sanusi from attending the coronation of the new district head of Bichi LGA.
Legit understands that the Kano Emirate tussle involving Sanusi and his rival, Ado Aminu Bayero has continued to fuel tensions in the ancient city of Kano.
Sanusi and Bayero have continued to lay hold of the royal throne following conflicting court judgements.
Read more about Sanusi here:
Emir Sanusi vows to depose title holders
Legit earlier reported that Sanusi threatened to depose any titleholder found guilty of beating his wife.
The Emir made the statement while speaking at the commemoration of the 60th birthday of the Dan Amar of Kano, Professor Suleiman Abubakar.
Sanusi has been one of the leading northern traditional rulers who have been vocal against violence against women in the northern region.
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